Some mothers start children's gastronomic education while still pregnant, eating spicy and garlicky meals, and continue to do so while nursing, citing research that suggests children exposed to many tastes through breast milk or in the womb are less likely to be picky eaters. Growing a new crop of foodies by starting at a seriously young age could backfire. Personal experience at the intersection of early breastfeeding and a perfectly lovely lasagna resulted in a daughter who didn't eat tomatoes until some time last year - at the age of 34!